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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,807.60, 521,711.40 and 292,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,807.60, 521,711.40 and 292,695.20 is: 439,042.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,807.60 : 521,711.40 = 292,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,807.60/521,711.40 = 292,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,807.60x = 521,711.40 × 292,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,807.60x = 152,702,422,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,702,422,565.28/347,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,042.80

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